Bentonville in Johnston County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Johnstonís Headquarters

By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006

1. Johnstonís Headquarters Marker

Confederate General Joseph E. Johnston established his headquarters at this site during the Battle of Bentonville.

Inscription. Established here on the night of March 18, 1865 and remained during the battle.

Mowerís Division came within 200 yards of this point in the Union assault of March 21.

Erected by Archives and Highway Commission. (Marker Number HHH-24.)

Location. 35° 20.798′ N, 78° 17.619′ W. Marker is in Bentonville, North Carolina, in Johnston County. Marker is at the intersection of Bentonville Road (County Route 1197) and Westbrook Lowgrounds Road (County Route 1189), on the right when traveling north on Bentonville Road. Click for map. Marker is on the Bentonville Battlefield. Marker is in this post office area: Four Oaks NC 27524, United States of America.

The marker is located across the street from the Mower's Charge Tour Stop on the Bentonville Battlefield.

By Bill Coughlin, August 18, 2006

5. Bentonville Battlefield

The Bentonville Battlefield contains a visitor center and the Harper House, which served as a hospital after the battle. The marker is located about 4 miles from this point.

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